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  • a source and store for energy.
  • an insulating material that prevents excessive heat lost.
  • a solvent for fat-soluble vitamins and many other vital substances such as hormones.
  • an essential part of protoplasm, especially in cell membranes.
  • a way to reduce water loss from skin surface.

By keeping temperature management.Fat also helps support your Kidneys.

Not only does it provide energy for the body, but also is used for insulation (keeping the body warm or cool), padding, and protection of organs.

Body fat is just stored energy that has not been used. I am no expert, but this is what I know so far. It's kinda dumb, but yeah, it isn't used for much.

Fats are used in the body as an energy source. If more energy is taken in (as food)) than is needed by the body at a particular time, then the body makes fat as a way to store that energy for when food is not available. Fat actually provides more energy than sugar per weight, though fat takes longer to metabolize.

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